The Dortmund captain wants to return to Bayern Munich next season having left the club for the Westfalenstadion in 2009.

A host of clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and both Manchester clubs had been linked with the player but they look set to be disappointed.

Dortmund state that Bayern are yet to make an offer for the 27-year-old and that the World Cup winner does not have a release clause but they are prepared to grant him his wish should they receive a suitable offer.